Nocdurna
Indicated to manage nocturia to alleviate nocturnal polyuria symptoms.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Desmopressin
- Route
- Sublingual use
- Form
- Orodispersible tablet
- Strengths
- 0.2mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Nocdurna, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Nocdurna vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Nocdurna details
- Conditions
- Nocturia · Nocturnal Enuresis
- Alternative names
- Desmomelt; DDAVP
- Therapeutic class
- Vasopressin analogue
- Pharmacological class
- Antidiuretic agent
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; headache; dizziness; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; hyponatraemia
- Dosage forms
- Orodispersible tablet
- Administration route
- Sublingual use
- Patient summary
- Indicated to manage nocturia to alleviate nocturnal polyuria symptoms.
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in original packaging at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- Tricyclic antidepressants; NSAIDs; Carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Generally used in adults.
Contraindications
habitual polydipsia; known hyponatraemia; severe bladder dysfunction; moderate to severe renal impairment; cardiac insufficiency
Precautions and warnings
monitor serum sodium levels; restrict fluid intake one hour before and eight hours after administration; caution in elderly patients
Serious side effects
severe hyponatraemia, requires immediate medical attention; convulsions, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Desmopressin mimics the action of antidiuretic hormone, increasing water reabsorption in the distal renal tubules and collecting ducts, thus decreasing urine production.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Potential for excretion in breast milk; consult a physician.
What you will receive
Nocdurna is the originator brand name, made by Ferring Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Ferring Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Desmopressin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.